FPS -- Fargo Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

It is estimated that over 800 teachers and support staff are employed at FPS. The FPS teacher salary details displayed below are gathered from several government sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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FPS Teacher Salary Details

The table below details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fargo local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$34,800$27,340-$44,700
Kindergarten Teacher$53,970$39,900 - $76,820
Elementary School Teacher$58,240$41,190 - $76,620
Middle School Teacher$61,590$47,180 - $78,830
High School Teacher$60,250$44,650 - $79,720
PE Teacher$48,300$25,340 - $84,720

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

Special Education Teacher Salary

The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for FPS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$59,770$39,980 - $79,430

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Fargo area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$57,980$36,370-$88,270
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$113,850$79,910 - $134,670
Guidance & School Counselors$56,550$46,490 - $71,200

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fargo, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)

The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by FPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictNorth Dakota
Teachers & Aides$20,450$12,135
Administrators$15,796$12,037

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Fargo Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by FPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.

Total Number of Teachers Employed

Total number of teachers employed by FPS per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers808800826
Kindergarten Teachers464646
Elementary School Teachers522517533
Middle & High School Teachers234230240

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators202625
Teaching Assistants198207228

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

District and School Administrators and Support Staff

Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for FPS are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff467467439
District Administrators161718
District Support Staff363534
School Administrators443540
School Administrative Support Staff687876
Student Support Staff10710587
Other Support Staff202197183
Librarians201920
Library Assistants & Technicians-3739
Guidance Counselors353235
Other School Counselors353235

FPS Schools

Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, FPS oversees 22 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Fargo Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Ben Franklin Middle High School
1420 8th St North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
6-8 54 655
Bennett Elementary School
2000 South 58th Ave
Fargo ND 58104
(701) 446-4000
KG-5 39 581
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
1601 13th Ave South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
6-8 58 793
Centennial Elementary School
4201 25th St South
Fargo ND 58104
(701) 446-4300
KG-5 40 636
Clara Barton Elementary School
1417 6th St South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-4400
KG-5 40 401
Discovery Junior High School
1717 40th Ave South
Fargo ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
6-8 69 931
Eagles Kindergarten Center School
1305 9th Ave South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-3105
PK-PK 7 106
Fargo Davies High School
7150 25th St South
Fargo ND 58104
(701) 446-5600
9-12 81 1,190
Horace Mann Elementary School
1025 3rd St North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
KG-5 24 341
Jefferson Elementary School
1701 4th Ave South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
KG-5 31 339
Kennedy Elementary School
4401 42nd St South
Fargo ND 58104
(701) 446-4200
KG-5 52 739
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
1729 16th St South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-4800
KG-5 44 595
Lincoln Elementary School
2120 9th St South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-4900
KG-5 43 518
Longfellow Elementary School
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
KG-5 26 362
Madison Elementary School
1040 North 29th St
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
KG-5 17 169
Mckinley Elementary School
2930 8th St North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
KG-5 18 197
North High School
801 17th Ave North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
9-12 68 978
South High School
1840 15th Ave South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
9-12 80 1,108
Washington Elementary School
1725 North Broadway
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
KG-5 26 338
Woodrow Wilson Alternative High School
1305 9th Ave South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
9-12 11 124